Physical Biology of Macromolecules
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Course Description
Principles of statistical physics, thermodynamics, and kinetics with applications to molecular biology. Topics include entropy, temperature, chemical forces, enzyme kinetics, free energy and its uses, self assembly, cooperative transitions in macromolecules, molecular machines, feedback, and accurate replication. Prerequisites: MATH 19, 20, 21; CHEM 31A, B (or 31X); strongly recommended: PHYSICS 41, CME 100 or MATH 51, and CME 106; or instructor approval.
Grading Basis
RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)
Min
4
Max
4
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Applied Quantitative Reasoning (AQR), Scientific Method and Analysis (SMA)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
BIOE102
is a
completion requirement
for: